PM meets President

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday reiterated her government`s strong stance against terrorism and militancy.

The Prime Minister made the government`s position clear again when she made a courtesy call on President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban here.

Both the President and the Prime Minister condemned the terrorist attacks in France, said President`s Press Secretary Joynal Abedin after the meeting.

On Friday, a total of 129 people were killed in the terror attacks on bars and restaurants, a concert hall and the Stade de France Stadium.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister apprised the President of her recent visits to the Netherlands and joining the UNGA session in the United States.

Sheikh Hasina went to the Netherlands on November 3 at the invitation of her Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte. She visited the US in September to attend the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Earlier on her arrival at Bangabhaban, the Prime Minister was received by President Hamid.

Secretaries and high officials of the offices of the President and the Prime Minister were present.